Names That Mean Brightness

Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a pretty sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.

A zippy little international name. The Hebrew name relates to the month of Israeli independence, while the Slavic Ziva (also spelled Živa and Siva) is a goddess of love, life and fertility.

Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending.

Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a lovely sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name, Nogah was borne by a son of King David. Predominantly given in Israel, the name can also be spelled as Noga.

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name. It is borne by the son of King David in the Bible and could make an interesting alternative to Noah.

Traditionally spelled as Nogah and borne by a son of King David in the Bible, Noga is a more modern form that leans feminine. Predominantly used in Israel and Egypt, it could make an interesting alternative to Noa, though it may be worth bearing in mind that it does translate to "leg" in various Slavic languages.

With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.

A modern respelling of Léocadie, the French form of saintly, antique Leocadia.